Fairtrade in the Vale
What is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions,
local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and
workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay
above market prices, Fairtrade addresses the injustices of
conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the
poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their lot
and have more control over their lives.
What is the FAIRTRADE Mark?
The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which
appears on a range of retail and catering products as a guarantee
that disadvantaged farmers and workers in the developing world are
getting a better deal.
Who is behind the FAIRTRADE Mark?
The Fairtrade Foundation is the independent body in the UK that
awards the FAIRTRADE Mark to products which meet international
standards set by the certification body Fairtrade Labelling
Organisations International (FLO). You can find out more about the
Foundation's work at www.fairtrade.org.uk.
What has the Council done?
The Vale of Glamorgan, from the 25th February 2008, has been
awarded Fairtrade County status. Fifteen catering outlets and over
30 retail outlets now serve and sell Fairtrade goods in the
Vale.
The Fairtrade items on sale in the Vale already range from tea,
coffee and snack products to more unique items such as the
Fairtrade jewellery range at 'Goose Island' in Cowbridge and the
casual clothing range sold at 'Pebbles' in Cowbridge.
Fairtrade products can also be enjoyed in Barry, Penarth and
Llantwit Major
There is so much to choose from
More than 2,000 products in the UK from 58 developing countries
now carry the FAIRTRADE Mark, including hot drinks, biscuits, fresh
fruit and juices. And because these items are now so widely
available from catering suppliers, wholesalers, online and all
major supermarkets, it’s simple for your place of work or business
to join the thousands of others who’ve made the change
Contact us at visible@valeglamorgan.gov.uk if
you would like your business included as a Fairtrade business on
this web site.
Fairtrade businesses in the Vale